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Bill at Protec Property Maintenance specializes in painting and staining for lasting protection.]]></description><link>https://www.protecproperty.ca/post/how-exterior-painting-and-staining-can-boost-curb-appeal-in-kelowna-s-real-estate-market</link><guid isPermaLink="false">683627aac663846126298ae6</guid><pubDate>Tue, 27 May 2025 21:13:40 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/0122ca_8c969c8e043c4d83a0a9847da9337794~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>billheslop09</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gutter Cleaning and General Spring Maintenance with Handyman Penticton Services]]></title><description><![CDATA[As the Okanagan temperatures rise, it's the perfect time to start preparing your home for spring. 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